Problem with lowering

[kyle_GTi]

ha ha these are my old shocks did u get them from chink??? if so they are 100mm its kyle by the way that hade the blck corsa

[Jayski]

Are the bump stops there intact,i no somebody that fitted new shocks and springs lowered ones and forgot to replace the bump stops had the same problem untill he fitted them  :embarassed:

[VW_valver]

It wouldnt matter about the bumpstops because if it were sitting on them there would be no suspension travel anyway mate.

Cheers,
Andy

[porsche]

I've got an 80mm drop on my mk2 & I didn't have any rubbing with the Std 185/60/14R wheels.I fitted alloys with 185/45/14R tyres & the car is much lower still no rubbing & it just goes on the MOT brake tester,biggest problem was getting it on the MOT ramp & using the jacks.

Have you got lowered or knackered top mounts?

[VW_valver]

Ive found out mines a 100mm drop mate, also I've got 195/50/15's. Rubbing while driving isnt a problem as there isn't any rubbing. The problem is the cars so low that the top of the tyre touches the arch on full lock. I've just got my 195/45 tyres through so hopefully all will be well, but we'll see! 

Cheers,
Andy

[DarnPB]

Would fitting arches from a G60 help? They are more flared than standard GTI/driver ones, but are they not also a little shallower, thus giving a tad more space?

[VW_valver]

Would fitting arches from a G60 help? They are more flared than standard GTI/driver ones, but are they not also a little shallower, thus giving a tad more space?

Yeah I believe they do help, although I dont think I'll need them now. Fitting the 195/45's has done the trick, Ive got about 8mm clearance between the tyre and arch on full lock now so alls well! Thanks to everyone who helped! 

Cheers,
Andy